We are deeply grieved to hear of the despair in your heart, and we want you to know that your life is precious in the sight of God, who created you with purpose and love. The pain you are experiencing is real, and we understand how overwhelming it can feel, but we urge you to hold on to hope, for God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The Scriptures remind us in Psalm 34:18, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* You are not forgotten, and you are not alone—even when it feels that way. The enemy of your soul seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came to give you life abundantly. Your struggle is not the end of your story, for God is able to redeem even the darkest moments and turn them into a testimony of His grace.
We must also gently but firmly remind you that your life is not your own—it belongs to God, who knit you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13-16). To entertain thoughts of harming yourself is to reject the gift of life that He has given you. The apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, *"Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* You are of infinite worth to Him, and He has a plan for you, even when you cannot see it.
If you are in Christ, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14), and nothing—not even the depths of despair—can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39). If you do not yet know Jesus as your Savior, we implore you to turn to Him now. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and He alone can give you the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6), and He is reaching out to you today.
We strongly encourage you to seek help immediately. Reach out to a trusted brother or sister in Christ, a pastor, or a biblical counselor who can walk with you through this valley. If you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline right away—this is not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom and courage. Proverbs 11:14 tells us, *"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* You were not meant to carry this burden alone.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul to You, knowing that You see their pain and collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). Lord, we ask that You would surround them with Your peace, which transcends all understanding, and guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Break the lies of the enemy that tell them they are worthless or beyond hope, and replace them with the truth of Your Word—that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, loved with an everlasting love, and redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of despair and death that seeks to destroy this life. We command it to flee in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and remind them that You have not abandoned them. Restore to them the joy of Your salvation (Psalm 51:12) and give them the strength to take the next right step—whether that is calling a friend, reaching out to a pastor, or seeking professional help.
Lord, place godly people in their path who will speak life and truth over them. Help them to cling to Your promises, especially when their emotions threaten to overwhelm them. Remind them that this trial is temporary, but Your love is eternal. Give them the courage to fight for their life, for You have good works prepared in advance for them to do (Ephesians 2:10).
We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that You, Lord, will perfect that which concerns them (Psalm 138:8). Bring them into a deeper relationship with You through this storm, and let them emerge with a testimony of Your faithfulness. In the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Please let us know how we can continue to support you in prayer and encouragement. You are loved, you are seen, and you are not alone. Keep fighting—the best is yet to come.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
